FAQ

Formal registration and acceptance will begin after all applications have been reviewed by the Administration, screening has been completed, and it is determined that St. Joseph Catholic School can meet the needs of the student(s). Available openings will be based on the Priority of Admissions Policy as outlined below:

For Returning Families: Siblings of currently registered St. Joseph Catholic School families have priority.

For Families new to St. Joseph Catholic School: Members of St. Joseph Catholic Parish are given priority over other new families.

How old must my child(ren) be to attend St. Joseph Catholic School?

To enroll at St. Joseph Preschool, your child(ren) must be 3 years old on or before September 1st of the academic year and also be toilet trained.

To enroll in Transitional Kindergarten (TK), your child(ren) must be 5 years old by May 31st of the academic year.

To enroll in Kindergarten (K), your child(ren) must be 5 years old on or before September 1st of the academic year.

To enroll in First Grade, your child(ren) must be 6 years old on or before September 1st of the academic year

Is there an entrance exam?

For students entering TK, Kindergarten and First Grade , a readiness screening is conducted to determine if a student is ready. The results of all testing will be a factor in admitting and placing new students.

What is the class size?

The average class size for TK-8 is 22 students per class. TK, Kindergarten, First, and Second are assisted by an instructional aide.

What time is school?

The school bell rings at 8:00 am. School ends at 3:00 pm. Kindergarten is a full-day program (8:00 am - 3:00 pm). Preschool is either half-day (8:00 am - noon) or full-day (8:00 am – 3:00 pm). If your child(ren) in TK-8 are not picked up by 3:10 pm, they will go to extended care.

Do you have before and after school child care programs?

Our Extended Care program is available to all students from 7:00 am to 7:30 am - before school, and 3:10 pm to 6:00 pm - after school. Program fees may be paid on an hourly, monthly, or annual basis. You may bring your child(ren) from 7:30 - 8:00 am with no charge. Supervision is provided from 7:30 - 7:45 am in the courtyard.

What grades do you offer?We offer classes for students in grades: Preschool through 8th Grade.

Do you offer scholarships, financial assistance or family discounts?

Any family who is in need of tuition assistance is required to complete a FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment Application. Email or call our front office, for more information: 714.528.1794.

How does St. Joseph Catholic School score on standardized testing?

Standardized tests results are used as a diagnostic tool for the purpose of implementing curriculum to meet the needs of the students. Each year the parents are given the results for their own child(ren).

Where do 8th Grade students attend High School, once they graduate?Many of our graduates attend one of our Diocesan Catholic High Schools:

Servite High School (boys) in Anaheim

Rosary High School (girls) in Fullerton

Cornelia Connelly High School (girls) in Anaheim

Mater Dei High School (co-ed) in Santa Ana

Santa Margarita High School (co-ed) in Rancho Santa Margarita

JSerra Catholic High School (co-ed) in San Juan Capistrano

What is the annual tuition?See the Tuition and Fees page for the current schedule of tuition and fees. Please note that tuition and fees are subject to change annually.

What is the process for referring a family?St. Joseph Catholic School offers an incentive for current families. If you refer a family to St. Joseph Catholic school, the current family will receive one month's free tuition for each student in December (TK-8). The new family must register and be enrolled by the starting date of the academic year and fill out a referral form by September 1st.

Is there a yearly calendar?Yes , the yearly calendar is posted on the school website under the Parent Resources tab along with our Information System, Sycamore.

Is there a late start?Yes, most Thursdays are late start, which is at 9:15 am however, if there is a noon dismissal that day; we do not offer the late start.

Does the school require a class supply list for the beginning of the year?Yes. The class list is posted on the website under the ParentResources tab.

Do you have a uniform Policy?Yes, the uniform policy is available on the website under the Parent tab. Uniforms are available at Dennis Uniform, in Yorba Linda, CA.

What is the procedure for drop off and pick-up, using the car line?Please use the directed lane blocked off by cones in front of the school. Please drive slowly till you proceed to the back of the school. Follow the signs and/or directions of faculty to ensure your child(ren)'s safety.

What is the procedure for walking my child onto the campus? Do not drop off students in the school parking lot, all students must be walked onto the campus.

What should I do if my child(ren) will be late, is home sick or has to leave early?Call the front office before 10:00 am, if your child(ren) are sick. If your child(ren) are late or need to be picked up early, you must check in the school office. Our phone number is 714.528.1794.

How will I receive school communication?Communication folders go home on Mondays. Please empty folder and return the following day to your child(ren)'s teacher. Emails go out each week, along with our SJS Newsletters and SJS Announcements. Reminders and any urgent messages will be sent by email and/or text. St. Joseph Catholic School also uses social media to communicate announcements or public events.

May my child have a cell phone at school?Yes, however he/she must check the phone in to the homeroom teacher by 8:00 am. Cell phones will be returned by the end of the day.

What if my child(ren) forgot his/her backpack, homework, iPad, project or PE uniform? Can I bring it after school begins?We ask that you do not bring items after 8:00 am. It is very disruptive to the teaching and learning in the classroom environment. For more information, please call our front office - 714.528.1794.